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🌐 Cyber campus chaos

Marion County • October 21, 2025

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Good morning, Marion County. The digital heartbeat of OSU flatlined Monday when Amazon Web Services went down, leaving students in a double bind – no GrubHub for food orders and no CarmenCanvas for coursework. The tech disruption has affected over 3,400 classes and left hungry students standing in longer lines at dining halls across campus. While university officials haven't provided a timeline for restoration, students can still place orders the old-fashioned way: in person at kiosks or with their BuckID.

On the horizon, campus expansion plans are bringing a breath of fresh air to the university district. Campus Partners and Crawford Hoying are developing a 2.5-acre site that will feature a hotel, apartments, and – perhaps most exciting for foodies – new dining options including a rooftop bar. The project continues the ongoing transformation of OSU's surroundings, offering students and visitors alike new places to stay, eat, and enjoy Columbus views from above.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🍔 GrubHub app crashes, leaving hungry Ohio State students stranded. The mobile ordering service went down Monday morning due to an Amazon Web Services outage that also affected Carmen Canvas. Students can still place orders using in-person kiosks or their BuckID at cashier terminals, though University Spokesperson Dave Isaacs warns of longer wait times, especially during evening hours. The outage, which began around 11 a.m., has disabled mobile ordering, robot delivery, and reusable box services at campus dining locations. No timeline has been provided for when the app will be restored.

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🏨 OSU campus expansion brings hotel and rooftop dining to Columbus. Campus Partners and Crawford Hoying are developing a 2.5-acre site behind University Square North and South. The ambitious project will feature a hotel, apartments, and a parking garage to enhance the university area. Additional dining options, including a rooftop bar, will provide new entertainment venues for students and visitors. This development continues the transformation of the campus area following other recent additions like the new five-story apartment complex.

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💻 Ohio State's CarmenCanvas crashes amid widespread Amazon outage. The learning management system used by 70,000 students across six campuses became inaccessible Monday morning when Amazon Web Services experienced major disruptions. About 3,400 of the university's 16,644 autumn classes have some online instruction component affected by the outage. Students also can't access other services including GrubHub for campus food ordering and TopHat for quizzes and attendance. University officials don't know when the system will be restored, advising students to contact instructors for alternative plans.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Affordable Downtown Character Home: This character-filled 4-bedroom home near downtown Marion is priced to sell at $199,999. It features a classic front porch, spacious layout, and a bonus attic bedroom ready for finishing touches.
Real estate listing image Renovated retreat near highway shopping: This renovated 3-bed, 2-bath home priced at $269,900 features a new kitchen with granite counters, refinished hardwood floors, and a mostly finished basement, all located near Highway 23 and shopping.
Real estate listing image Country cottage with modern updates: Priced at $170,000, this charming country cottage features a stone fireplace, rustic wood floors, and a cook-friendly kitchen, plus newer roof, furnace, central air, detached garage and extra lots.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🥞 Oct. 23 - Chamber Business Breakfast: Rise and shine with the Marion Chamber's Business Before Hours on October 23! Join fellow professionals for pancakes flipped by board members at 267 W Center St #200, while making valuable connections to start your day.
🌟 Oct. 24 - Chris Visits Marion: Meet celebrated author Chris at Marion Public Library on Oct 24! Join this special first-time visit to Marion as he shares fascinating stories about his life and work. Don't miss this fall highlight!
🍔 Oct. 24 - Veteran's Burger Truck: Hungry for handcrafted burgers? Veteran-owned Grunt Grub food truck pulls up to Shovel City Drinkery on October 24, serving mouthwatering burgers and loaded fries from 5-9pm at 181 N Main St.
🌮 Oct. 25 - Machete Taqueria Takeover: Taco Tuesday just got tastier! Machete Taqueria rolls into Shovel City Drinkery on October 25, serving up their famous machete taco alongside mouthwatering burritos and quesadillas. Come hungry!
🎸 Oct. 25 - Ethan Timm Live: Catch soulful rock musician Ethan Timm as he brings his passionate performance to Kin & Kilt on October 25. This old soul channels legendary rock influences at 130 S Prospect St, Marion.
🎃 Oct. 25 - Halloween Trading Extravaganza: Swap, trade, and celebrate spooky season at the BIGGEST Trade Night of the year! Join Brew'N Play and Dark Iron for Pokémon trading fun on October 25 at DarkIron Toys in Marion.
🎃 Oct. 25 - Spooktacular Pickleball Tournament: Grab your paddle for the Teen Leaders Club's Spooktacular Serves & Scares Pickleball Tournament! Join the Halloween-themed fun on Oct 25 at 645 Barks Rd E for just $20, with all proceeds supporting local teens.
🥘 Oct. 26 - Paella Feast Preview: Savor the flavors of Spain at 641 Wilson Ave on Oct 26! This foodie sneak peek features chicken & chorizo paella, seafood paella, crisp orange & fennel salad, and traditional flan for dessert.
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